ADMIN ASSISTANT/LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR

Admin Assistant /Legal Administrator - Full Time

Location: South-East London – Office-Based

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Start Date: 01 September 2026

Established in 2008, we are a small, fast-paced law firm based in South-East London. We are a Lexcel accredited practice with a strong legal aid franchise and a well-established reputation for stellar work in Family, Criminal, Immigration, Community Care, Court of Protection, and Mental Health Law.

We are looking for a dedicated and capable Admin Assistant / Legal Administrator to join our team.

This is a reception-based position, and the successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the office and will be the first point of contact for clients. The role also involves supporting the team across a range of practice areas, including Family, Criminal, Immigration, Community Care, Court of Protection, and Mental Health Law.

Full training will be provided

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an undergraduate degree
• Have prior legal administration, reception, or client-facing experience, including managing general office administrative duties
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle incoming calls and enquiries in a professional, empathetic, and effective manner
• Possess a reliable, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage competing tasks with confidence
• Have strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong IT proficiency
• Possess good drafting and written communication skills

What We Offer:

• Full training, ongoing supervision, and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus
• Inclusion in the firm’s pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive working environment

Closing date - 17 August 2026

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person